Project Partners
University of Aveiro
Portugal
The associate laboratory CICECO from the University of Aveiro has become one of the most productive research institutes in the whole country.
The SECOP (Surface Engineering and COrrosion Protection) research group of the Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering (DEMaC) holds extensive experience in the field of multifunctional coatings for metal alloys.
Contacts: Dr. João Tedim (project coordinator), Prof. Mário Ferreira and Dr. Isabel Sousa
University of Latvia
Latvia
The Institute of Polymer Mechanics of the Univerisity of Latvia has a research programme that includes developing theories of deformation and failure of high-modulus and high-strength composite materials under severe loading and operation conditions and working out comprehensive methods for diagnostics and for prediction of the lifetime of polymers and their composites.
Contacts: Dr. Andrey Aniskevich, Dr. Olesja Starkova and Dr. T. Glaskova
Synpo
Czech Republic
SYNPO was founded in 1952 as a state-owned Research Institute for Synthetic Resins and Coatings and it has been the leading center of applied R&D in polymers ever since. Since 1992 it is a "for-profit" company conducting specialized in: 1) Development of Polymers; 2) Sale of Paints; 3) Custom-made Production; 4) Analysis, Calibration, Testing; 5) Sale of Viscometers; 6) Other Services.
Contacts: Dr. Vladimir Spacek, Dr. Jiri Vrana and Dr. Petra Prokupkova
Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht
Germany
In the Institute of Materials Research at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht more than 160 employees work in 4 research divisions. The Corrosion and Surface Technology department is specialised in: development of anti-corrosion coatings for magnesium components, electrochemical corrosion investigations, surface characterization, tests on hydrogen embrittlement and other aspects of corrosion investigation.
Contacts: Dr. Nico Scharnagl, Prof. Mikhail Zheludkevich and Dr. Daniel Höche
Smallmatek
Portugal
Smallmatek, Small Materials and Technologies, Lda. is a R&D company that is dedicated to the monitoring, characterization and development of coatings for corrosion and biofouling protection, using new and innovative nanotechnology solutions. These technologies include controlled release of active species from smart micro and nanocontainers.
Contacts: Mrs. Maria Ferreira and Dr. Diogo Mata
Belarusian State University
Belarus
Belarusian State University is a top-rated higher education establishment in the Republic of Belarus. The Research Institute for Physical Chemical Problems of the Belarusian State University organized in 1978 now is one of the key institutions of the chemical specialization in Belarus.
Contacts: Dr. Sergey Poznyak and Dr. Sergei Karpushenkov